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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.10, 406.23 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.10, 406.23 and 215.28 is: 297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.10 : 406.23 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.10/406.23 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.10x = 406.23 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.10x = 87,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,452.39/294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.36

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